Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Best sushi in the city! Family owned and operated. Open late night with occasional piano or DJ accompaniment!
55 locals recommend
Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
619 Taylor StBest sushi in the city! Family owned and operated. Open late night with occasional piano or DJ accompaniment!
Fabulous, authentic Italian cuisine! If you have an empty stomach to fill, the huge portions at Rocco's will definitely suffice.
46 locals recommend
Rocco's Cafe
8th StreetFabulous, authentic Italian cuisine! If you have an empty stomach to fill, the huge portions at Rocco's will definitely suffice.
Okay, so I know the idea of eating breakfast (or heaven for bid dinner) in a laundromat might seem undesirable to some, but for me this is my living room away from home! Wifi and cool performances!
54 locals recommend
BrainWash
1122 Folsom StreetOkay, so I know the idea of eating breakfast (or heaven for bid dinner) in a laundromat might seem undesirable to some, but for me this is my living room away from home! Wifi and cool performances!
I know the words "cheap" and "sushi" might scare some people, but I think We Be is an excellent deal for your buck. For under ten dollars you can get a whole sushi meal!
21 locals recommend
We Be Sushi
538 Valencia StreetI know the words "cheap" and "sushi" might scare some people, but I think We Be is an excellent deal for your buck. For under ten dollars you can get a whole sushi meal!
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StBest Mexican Food In The Mission.
Showdown
10 6th StreetYummy things across the street!
Sightseeing
No trip to San Francisco would be complete without a visit to our most infamous, most ruddy-colored bridge. Bring a camera and some snacks! It's a long trek!
378 locals recommend
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StNo trip to San Francisco would be complete without a visit to our most infamous, most ruddy-colored bridge. Bring a camera and some snacks! It's a long trek!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite dive bars in the mission. Things can get a bit rowdy so watch your back! Try the trailer park punch and the shuffle board!
23 locals recommend
Doc's Clock
2417 Mission StOne of my favorite dive bars in the mission. Things can get a bit rowdy so watch your back! Try the trailer park punch and the shuffle board!
A lovely bar once frequented by Jack Kerouac and many other famous writers and artists. Now it's mostly frequented by the folk who live in North Beach and tourists, but it's still a lovely place.
Discount Fabrics
2170 Cesar ChavezA lovely bar once frequented by Jack Kerouac and many other famous writers and artists. Now it's mostly frequented by the folk who live in North Beach and tourists, but it's still a lovely place.
A great place to grab drinks at the top of the hill and mucky muck with the after work crowd!
The Tunnel Top
Northwich RoadA great place to grab drinks at the top of the hill and mucky muck with the after work crowd!
Bluegrass and all three colors of Chimay! Sometimes it's hard to find a seat but just loom intensely until one appears and you'll be fine!
85 locals recommend
Amnesia
853 Valencia StBluegrass and all three colors of Chimay! Sometimes it's hard to find a seat but just loom intensely until one appears and you'll be fine!
Arts & Culture
For a new club, Public Works has really turned the nightlife scene in SF on its head! Check their calendar as the music ranges from hip hop to electronic to pop but it's always a good show!
55 locals recommend
Public Works
161 Erie StFor a new club, Public Works has really turned the nightlife scene in SF on its head! Check their calendar as the music ranges from hip hop to electronic to pop but it's always a good show!
Hard to define GAFFTA but it's really a place that tries to connect technology and art in interesting ways. Stop by for a hackathon or take a day workshop if you have time!
8 locals recommend
Gray Area / Grand Theater
2665 Mission StHard to define GAFFTA but it's really a place that tries to connect technology and art in interesting ways. Stop by for a hackathon or take a day workshop if you have time!
Noisebridge
272 Capp StA very welcoming hacker space in the mission. See their calendar for events or drop in!
Shopping
"Used Fashion" is their slogan and I think a terrible one. That said, you can find some forgotten treasures from another decade here!
26 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
1210 Valencia St"Used Fashion" is their slogan and I think a terrible one. That said, you can find some forgotten treasures from another decade here!
If you think taxidermy is gross, you might have your opinions changed by this adorable boutique and shop. Somehow they manage to make the creepiest things (like shrew mandibles) seem utterly adorable.
133 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StIf you think taxidermy is gross, you might have your opinions changed by this adorable boutique and shop. Somehow they manage to make the creepiest things (like shrew mandibles) seem utterly adorable.
Needles & Pens
1173 Valencia StDo you love zines? Go here.
Essentials
I haven't actually been here, but I've heard good things. If you're looking for a place to co-work, this might be a good option.
Wix Lounge
I haven't actually been here, but I've heard good things. If you're looking for a place to co-work, this might be a good option.